As India formally rolls out its long-awaited Census 2027 from March 1, the contours of a historic digital transformation are already becoming clear. Setting the tone, Amit Sharma, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, has outlined a meticulous roadmap for the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration…
Ramu Chilimella One of the most touching and spiritually profound moments comes when Hanuman meets Mata Sita in Lanka. After delivering lord Rama’s message and reassuring her, Hanuman humbly offers to carry her back. But Sita declines, honoring Rama’s dharma. Deeply moved by Hanuman’s devotion, humility, and selfless service, Mata Sita blesses him: * She…
Lucknow: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an ‘Impact Substitute’, as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for an ‘all-out effort’ to safeguard the Indian citizens from the impact of the war in West Asia and stressed a timely and authentic public information system to ward off any misinformation or rumour-mongering. At a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by…
Chandigarh: Hours after a blast outside the Punjab BJP office here on Wednesday evening, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann lashed out at his political rivals for holding him responsible for anything that happens in the Union Territory. He said whenever he says Chandigarh belongs to Punjab, he is told to stay away from the city’s matters….
Mumbai: Amid a sharp depreciation in the rupee, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday announced more actions focused on authorised dealers (ADs). The moves follow a “review of evolving market conditions” and are applicable immediately. Authorised dealers (ADs) — banks authorised by RBI to deal in foreign exchange — will not be able to offer non-deliverable…
In a system long plagued by allegations of “pay-to-play,” factionalism, and administrative drift, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) finds itself at a critical crossroads. Years of court battles, suspensions, and credibility crises have eroded public trust and hurt the very core of the game—talent and fair opportunity. Against this turbulent backdrop, a new face steps…
There is a certain irony in watching Asaduddin Owaisi now sermonise about the “exploitation” of Muslims by so-called secular parties. For decades, that accusation was whispered in political corridors; today, Owaisi has chosen to shout it from campaign platforms in states like West Bengal, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Assam. The question, however, is not whether…
Welcome to April 2026—a moment many in the tech world are beginning to describe as the inflection point where artificial intelligence sheds its hype and faces hard reality. The era of dazzling demos and oversized promises is giving way to what experts are calling the “Year of Truth.” The shift is unmistakable: from building ever-larger…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Savya Āṅgirasa, a descendant of the illustrious lineage of Angiras, offered his prayer to Indra in the sacred hymns of the Rigveda. These hymns were composed in the majestic Tristubh and the gentle Anustubh metres. The seer’s praise, though simple in expression, possesses a depth that continues to dwell in…
